Juvenal ( 10 of 10 )
All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
One man meets an infamous punishment for that crime which confers a diadem on others.
One man meets an infamous punishment for that crime which confers a diadem on others.
Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.
Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Revenge is a dish best served cold
Revenge is the abject pleasure of an abject mind.
Revenge is the abject pleasure of an abject mind.
Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.
Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.
A man who has nothing can whistle in a robber's face
A man who has nothing can whistle in a robber's face
They whose sole bliss is eating can give but that one brutish reason why they live.
They whose sole bliss is eating can give but that one brutish reason why they live.
Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last.
Like warmed-up cabbage served at each repast, The repetition kills the wretch at last.
It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.
It is sheer madness to live in want in order to be wealthy when you die.
